Chapter 77: Now I Don’t Blame You Anymore, It’s Just That Jonas Is Too Strong |
Taking advantage of a slight buzz, Jonas arrived at Olivia’s room door.
Seeing Phil sneaking behind him, Jonas casually waved his hand.
A small burst of magic caused Phil to collapse unconscious on the floor.
Phil still carried the scent of alcohol, and the maid cleaning later would take care of her.
Click—
Just as he opened the door and entered Olivia’s room, Jonas caught sight of a figure.
At this moment, Olivia was leaning against the window, most of her body cast in shadow.
Her figure no longer had the dry look seen earlier; with better nutrition, she now had an alluring silhouette.
Perhaps due to the alcohol, her head tilted slightly against the window, white hair softly scattered over her bare shoulders, bathed in pale moonlight.
Jonas gently closed the door and slowly approached Olivia by the window.
The room was silent, only their breathing could be heard.
Hearing the sound behind him, Olivia slowly turned her head; her eyes sparkled brightly, like stars in the dark.
Whether it was from the alcohol or something else, the shimmering light in Olivia’s eyes held a hint of infatuation, and Jonas could even feel her warm breath.
As Olivia stepped fully out of the shadows into the moonlight, Jonas’s breath involuntarily grew hot.
She was actually wearing such an outfit.
Olivia wore very little clothing.
A few scattered decorations and minimal black fabric sharply contrasted against her white skin.
Like a strand of black thread in fine mutton fat jade, her whiteness was enticing.
Tap tap—
She stepped barefoot on the delicate wooden floor, moving closer to Jonas step by step.
Maybe because she had drunk a lot, Olivia was not as shy as usual, but like a cat, slowly pressing herself against him.
It was a huge contrast to her usual demeanor.
“I... I can’t help it, being so open like a catwoman.
And... I don’t have Liliana’s figure or tricks.
So I can only wait for you here.”
Jonas looked straight at her and asked, “Hmm?
Did Phil make you wear this?”
“Mm...
Do you like it?”
Jonas said nothing more.
A straightforward and earnest child shouldn’t be rejected; she deserved a reward.
Compared to ripe, seductive peaches, budding flowers had a more fragrant charm.
He bent down and slowly pressed his cheek against Olivia’s.
Feeling the slight breath from her nose, like a spring breeze plucking heartstrings.
Then he suddenly pulled her into an embrace.
With a soft sigh, Olivia instinctively tightened her legs around Jonas’s waist.
Then Jonas’s lips gently pressed against Olivia’s.
[Loyalty: 75%]
[Loyalty: 80%]
[Loyalty: 85%]
[Loyalty: 90%]
Liliana was leaning against the headboard,
pouting and fiddling with the collar around her neck.
She saw Jonas walk into Olivia’s room,
and jealousy stirred in her heart.
“Sigh... such a biased man.”
Though jealous, she harbored no other thoughts. She knew someone as exceptional as Jonas
would naturally attract many followers.
What she could do was stay by Jonas’s side, push him onto the Empire’s throne,
exact revenge on her family, and become an indispensable person to Jonas.
Thinking this, she cleaned herself thoroughly, then put on a silk robe,
without tying the waist or buttoning it.
She gently wore some of Jonas’s magical trinkets.
Sitting cross-legged under the covers, with the soft pillow supporting her back,
she opened a book Jonas had given her to read.
Jonas was truly impressive; many of his ideas were beyond what she could imagine.
Whoosh~
The happy excitement made her uncontrollably thrilled.
As she read, her thoughts drifted somewhere unknown.
Her movements were no longer the same as before.
...
The next day.
“With this, our mission is complete.”
“Who would have thought cleaning trash could get such a good reward.
The tasks Lord Jonas assigns are much easier than before.”
“Last night’s bonfire party was the most wonderful night I’ve ever experienced.
The dances of the various race ladies were truly enchanting.”
“Such a scene probably only happens in Lord Jonas’s territory.”
“If life can be like this in the future, even if the Empire’s elite troops attack us,
we would have the courage to face them.”
“Believe in Lord Jonas.
With his strength, the day he overturns the Empire will surely come.”
“Sometimes I really feel sorry for Lord Jonas.
So young, with such thoughts and abilities, truly a genius.
He must have put in efforts beyond ordinary people.”
“Yes.”
...
“Mm...”
In the morning,
Jonas looked at the white-haired girl hanging onto him like a koala.
He couldn’t help but ruffle her hair.
Her soft hair was especially pleasant to touch.
“Ugh...”
Olivia muttered a little unhappily, swallowing a couple of sounds.
She curled into a ball, hiding in the corner of the quilt.
Her long white hair covered her, making her look like a sticky rice dumpling.
Jonas covered her with the blanket,
then got up directly.
There were more important things to do today.
After yesterday’s events, the loyalty of the surrendered troops had improved significantly.
As the saying goes, offer both carrots and sticks.
Only then could loyalty steadily rise.
Today he had to consolidate the army and later attack the Destiny base.
If this Destiny Army joined them, attacking the Destiny base would be extremely easy.
They were almost out of magic crystals here, and resources needed to be plundered; the Destiny base was a good choice.
But for now, he could go meet Deswen.
...
Dungeon.
Deswen, who had lost one hand, looked even more haggard after a night.
Although the bleeding was forcibly stopped, the pain prevented him from resting or sleeping.
Last night, he had looked through the prison window at the outside scene.
The bonfire, the food, and the revelry of several races.
It was hard for him to imagine that a noble would do such things.
What Jonas promised them was actually true.
Next to him was Evelos.
Last night, Evelos was a bit envious as he watched the scene outside.
Those captured from the Sixth Corps had already been recruited.
They were reveling last night, enjoying a bright future, while he was still locked in the dungeon.
Having been here so long, Evelos’s impression of Thunderkeep had changed.
This place seemed to be what they had always wanted to pursue.
Deswen looked at the complicated expression on Evelos’s face and said silently, “At first, I still hated your Sixth Corps.
Now, I don’t blame you anymore. It’s just that Jonas is too strong.”
“Sigh... I’m also deeply sinful.”
“Sigh...”
...
While Deswen was speaking,
Click—
Jonas opened the door and entered. The blond noble wore the usual vicious smile.
Deswen gritted his teeth.
“I will not surrender to you, and you will learn nothing about Destiny from me.”
Jonas said, “Who said you surrendered?”
“Huh?”
“Guards, break both his legs and hang him on the city wall.”
“What?”
“I...”
“Shut his mouth.”
“???...”
“Forget it, break his remaining hand too.”
“Waaah...!!!”
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